Edge re-profiling

[matt890]

Hey guys Ive been trying to re-profile a Collins hatchet that has a pretty serious chip in it. My question is how do you guys take out chips and dings when you get your Axe/Hatchets/Hawks?

 

[20gauge]

You need to file the edge to get rid of the chip, then re-sharpen. It's a PITA, but the only way to do it right.

 

[bearhunter]

You need to file the edge to get rid of the chip, then re-sharpen. It's a PITA, but the only way to do it right.

x2...
also, make sure that you use even strokes so that you keep your bit even and on the correct profile...

 

[Frank-New Zealand]

You could do it with an angle grinder....then all of us 'Old Boys' will come over and give you a bloody good hiding. Or is it wooping in the States?

Slowly and carefully is the key. It's not a matter of removing the chip...but removing the steel down to the base of the chip.
A little at a time on both sides. It's a very good question though. Can you put some pics on. Good luck with the project. If it's a Collins it's worth the effort.

regards...Frank

 

[Square_peg]

For chopping/felling/splitting you'll want your edge profile to look like this.

A rough duty or 'swamping axe' should have a slightly fatter profile.